Spend your summer in the spotlight!  Our three week camp will give actors the chance to perform in THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE!  This show gives the opportunity for every cast member to have a leading role!  Each week of camp will be building toward the evening performances on July 27 - July 29 at our Black Box Theater.  No audition is required for entrance into this program. Enrollment / Cast size will be limited to 10 people.

WHAT DO WE DO EACH DAY?  Mornings will consist of building skills essential for performance: focusing on acting technique, voice and speech, choreography and specialty skills such as improvisation.  Afternoons will be for rehearsing the show: providing an outlet to apply the skills you are learning.  Week one will include picking the scenes and songs that will be included in the revue.

WHAT IF I  DON'T  THINK  I'M  A GOOD SINGER OR DANCER?  NO PROBLEM!  This is a place to learn and experience. Everyone will sing and dance but you will be featured in the production doing what you are most comfortable with! (You might be surprised to find out that you're better than you think!)

IS THERE A FINAL PERFORMANCE?  YES! There are 4 PERFORMANCES! All performances will be in our Black Box Theater.  Performances will be on Friday, July 27 at 7pm, Saturday, July 28 at 4pm & 8pm and Sunday, July 29 at 2pm. 

WEEK 1: IMPROV COMEDY:
Give your imagination a blast of spontaneity! Learn the basic rules of improvisational comedy and then put them to use playing performance games (similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway?")

WEEK 2: MUSICAL THEATER:
Here the performance elements of musical theater are examined. Through the use of group numbers, duets or solos and scenes, students work on their vocal skills while learning how to act through a song.

WEEK 3: ACTING INTENSIVE:
Through the use of monologues and scene work, students work on gaining and deepening their acting skills. Focus will be on the use of given circumstances, playing objectives, using conflicts and obstacles and identifying the needs of a character.

WEEK 4: ACTING FOR FILM & TELEVISION:
This on camera course will teach students about the TV commercial and the TV / film industry. By working on camera each day, students will learn how to prepare for the commercial audition and how to approach written material for TV and Film (while also exploring choice, size and physicality in front of the camera).

*Enrollment is limited to 16 students per camp
                          

TO REGISTER:

SUMMERSTAGE: Students may register with a $100.00 deposit. The outstanding balance must be paid in full by MAY 15.

All Other Camps: Students may register with a $50.00 deposit PER CAMP. The outstanding balance is due before the first day of the camp session.

WE OFFER TWO WAYS TO REGISTER:
REGISTER EARLY to ensure your spot in camp of your choice. 

• By Phone
  You can register over the phone. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. Have your credit card number and expiration date handy when you phone us at: (973) 566-9700.
• By Mail
  Mail check or money order and completed registration form to the address on registration form. When registering by mail, your check will serve as your receipt.

PAYMENT POLICY:

• SummerStage: Tuition must be paid in full by MAY 15
• Tween / Teen Specialty Camps:  The outstanding balance is due before the first day of the camp session.
• All checks returned for non-payment will be charged a $30.00 fee.

REFUND POLICY:

• SUMMERSTAGE
  Withdrawal before APRIL 1: Full refund less a $25 withdrawal fee.
  Withdrawal from 4/1 - 5/15: $100.00 withdrawal fee
  Withdrawal from 5/16 - 6/15: $250.00 withdrawal fee
  Withdrawal from 6/16 - 7/8: 50% refund of tuition.
  THERE ARE NO REFUNDS AFTER THE START OF CAMP.
• Tween / Teen Specialty Camps:
  Withdrawal less than 2 weeks before the start of camp session: $50 withdrawal fee
  Withdrawal on first or second day of session: 50% refund of tuition less a $50 withdrawal fee
  THERE ARE NO REFUNDS AFTER THE 2nd DAY OF THE SESSION

CANCELLATIONS:
Any camp or camp session is subject to cancellation if registration is not sufficient. Students will be notified by phone 3 days prior if there is to be a cancellation. Camp tuition will be fully refunded.

MISSED SESSIONS:
We can not be responsible for a student's decision to miss a day of camp. There will be no refunds or make-up sessions for an absentee.